Hi, I live in United States. I was wondering does anyone know where i can find sim carnations within United States . I have tried but i couldn't find any place near than Europe. If someone even knows an available place in Canada Please let me know.

I've never grown them - apparently they are annuals in our Zone 6a but I was just wondering if you could start a plant from a cutting? Is it possible that you could start one from a carnation you buy at a florist shop? hmmmmm . . . . . . . . . something to try.

Gardening requires a lot of water - most of it in the form of perspiration.

Thanks for the input and the gardening site, Dan - I will check it out for sure. I need to check out some site for phalaenopsis orchid care. Mom was having great luck with hers - they were blooming a lot in the past two years but they aren't doing great these past couple months. I'm not sure if she has forgotten to water them or over-watered them. Sometimes the leaves are wrinkled. Should I repot them? Appreciate any advice.

Gardening requires a lot of water - most of it in the form of perspiration.

What size of pot is it in?What is the potting medium?Are there plenty of aerial roots above the potting medium?Are the roots healthy and plump, or papery and withered?Has your mother moved the pot to another location?Have they been overfertilized?